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Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief
Fintech Startups

Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief

Meta has hired Kunal Shah, founder of Indian fintech firm CRED, to lead WhatsApp in a surprise move after investing…

June 23, 2026
As Kunal Shah heads to WhatsApp, Meta commits $900 million to Cred
Fintech Startups

As Kunal Shah heads to WhatsApp, Meta commits $900 million to Cred

Meta has committed $900 million to Indian fintech startup Cred, deepening its exposure to one of India’s most prominent consumer…

June 23, 2026
Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief
Fintech Startups

Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief

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June 23, 2026
US-based founder questions why Kunal Shah would leave IPO-bound startup for Meta job
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US-based founder questions why Kunal Shah would leave IPO-bound startup for Meta job

Meta Platforms is set to invest $900 million in Indian fintech startup CRED, valuing the company at $4.5 billion, while…

June 23, 2026
Meta, CRED and Kunal Shah: What’s behind the $900 million deal?
Fintech Startups

Meta, CRED and Kunal Shah: What’s behind the $900 million deal?

Meta’s reported $900 million investment in CRED is big news. But it may not be the most interesting part of…

June 23, 2026
Meta taps new WhatsApp boss as part of US$900 million investment into GIC-backed Indian startup
Fintech Startups

Meta taps new WhatsApp boss as part of US$900 million investment into GIC-backed Indian startup

The startup founder Kunal Shah will replace the current head of WhatsApp Will Cathcart Published Tue, Jun 23, 2026 ·…

June 23, 2026
Meta invests in India’s CRED, taps founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp
Fintech Startups

Meta invests in India’s CRED, taps founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp

Meta invests in India’s CRED, taps founder Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp  digitimes Source link

June 23, 2026
WhatsApp Is Getting A New CEO From The Fintech World
Fintech Startups

WhatsApp Is Getting A New CEO From The Fintech World

Meta is shaking up the leadership over at its popular messaging platform WhatsApp. Will Cathcart, the longtime head of WhatsApp,…

June 23, 2026
Meta Names Indian Entrepreneur Kunal Shah As WhatsApp Chief
Fintech Startups

Meta Names Indian Entrepreneur Kunal Shah As WhatsApp Chief

WhatsApp’s new leader will be Kunal Shah, the Indian entrepreneur and founder of Cred, a fintech startup that Meta has…

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

Meta to invest $900 mn in CRED, names Kunal Shah WhatsApp’s global CEO

CRED’s logo at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, August 29, 2024. | Credit: Reuters/Francis Mascarenhas Meta Platforms Inc., the…

June 22, 2026
Meta taps new WhatsApp boss as part of $900 million investment
Fintech Startups

Meta taps new WhatsApp boss as part of $900 million investment

By Kurt Wagner, Bloomberg Meta Platforms Inc. is investing $900 million into Indian fintech startup Cred, with plans to appoint…

June 22, 2026
Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp globally as Meta invests USD 900 million in CRED
Fintech Startups

Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp globally as Meta invests USD 900 million in CRED

Miten Sampat is appointed interim CEO as Shah steps away from operational responsibilities. According to media reports, Meta has appointed…

June 22, 2026
Meta invests $900 million in CRED; founder Kunal Shah named new WhatsApp chief | Indiablooms – First Portal on Digital News Management
Fintech Startups

Meta invests $900 million in CRED; founder Kunal Shah named new WhatsApp chief | Indiablooms – First Portal on Digital News Management

Meta Platforms has invested $900 million (approximately ₹8,550 crore) in Indian fintech startup CRED as part of the company’s…

June 22, 2026
Meta invests $900m in Indian fintech Cred, appoints its founder as new WhatsApp chief – Businessday NG
Fintech Startups

Meta invests $900m in Indian fintech Cred, appoints its founder as new WhatsApp chief – Businessday NG

Meta Platforms has announced it is investing $900 million in Cred, a popular Indian fintech startup. As part of the…

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

Why Meta wants CRED: The $4B fintech deal that could reshape India’s payments industry – Tech Funding News

Why Meta wants CRED: The $4B fintech deal that could reshape India’s payments industry  Tech Funding News Source link

June 22, 2026
WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup | TechCrunch
Fintech Startups

WhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah, and invests $900M in startup | TechCrunch

Meta is betting on India for WhatsApp’s next chapter, naming entrepreneur Kunal Shah to lead the messaging app and succeed…

June 22, 2026
Fintech Startups

Meta to invest $900 million in India's CRED, taps founder to lead WhatsApp – Reuters

Meta to invest $900 million in India’s CRED, taps founder to lead WhatsApp  Reuters Source link

June 22, 2026
WhatsApp head Will Cathcart is stepping down after seven years
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WhatsApp head Will Cathcart is stepping down after seven years

Will Cathcart, who led WhatsApp for the past seven years, is stepping down from his role as Meta appoints a…

June 22, 2026

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Francesca Carlesi: Fintech Leader, Mortgage Startup Founder and CEO of Revolut UK – BBN Times

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From Sewing Machine to Startup: Northern Colorado Family Launches Straight Fingers
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From Sewing Machine to Startup: Northern Colorado Family Launches Straight Fingers

October 23, 2026
Sergey Tokarev and SET University Reveal Generation H Winners | Yonkers Times
Educational Startups

Sergey Tokarev and SET University Reveal Generation H Winners | Yonkers Times

October 23, 2026
Educational Startups

Ohio State breaks ground on Timashev Technology Tower in Columbus Innovation District

October 23, 2026
He couldn't clear JEE, now this IIT Madras student's startup has raised USD 1.1 million (Image: LinkedIn/@Kuldeep Rathore)
Educational Startups

He couldn’t clear JEE, now this IIT Madras student’s startup has raised USD 1.1 million

October 23, 2026

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Sport Startups Update

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Study sheds light on the Swiss sports tech sector

October 23, 2026
Sports Startups

Tottenham Hotspur’s venture play turns the CVC model on its head – Global Venturing

October 23, 2026
WSC Sports to Transform Short-Form Video for CJ Superrace, Debuting AI at Season Finale on the 24th
Sports Startups

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October 23, 2026
Sports Startups

Inside Loudoun Sports Academy, Virginia's start-up prep school producing national Power Four football recruits – 247Sports

October 22, 2026
Sports Startups

Why this athletic training shoe startup thinks it can run with the big boys like Nike and Adidas – Fast Company

October 22, 2026
Sports Startups

This Startup Wants to Pay Sports Fans for Watching Games. The Bigger Bet Is What Their Attention Is Worth – Inc.com

October 21, 2026
Ultra-precise cancer diagnosis, cell-free proteins, and AI welding inspection: Deep tech startups from science and technology universities are on the rise - MoneyToday
AI Tech Startups

Ultra-precise cancer diagnosis, cell-free proteins, and AI welding inspection: Deep tech startups from science and technology universities are on the rise – MoneyToday

October 23, 2026
Data farmers: Ag-tech startup trains on AI-generated weeds
AI Tech Startups

Data farmers: Ag-tech startup trains on AI-generated weeds

October 23, 2026

Watching fruit ripen pays off: Seattle ag-tech startup Strella lands $4.25M – GeekWire

October 23, 2026
Vectorial Raises $3 Million in Seed Funding to Expand AI-Powered Consumer Behaviour Simulation Platform - Indian Startup Times
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Vectorial Raises $3 Million in Seed Funding to Expand AI-Powered Consumer Behaviour Simulation Platform – Indian Startup Times

October 23, 2026
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